Portugal Visa Photo Maker
Prepare a Portugal visa photo at 35×45mm with the selected background. Confirm the current authority instructions before submitting.
Prepared for the published requirements of: Portugal Schengen Visa, National (D) visa / residence.
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A clear, front-facing photo works best
JPG · PNG · HEIC · processed on your device, never uploaded
Before you upload — Portugal photo preparation checklist
- A plain, evenly lit background to start (we apply the selected colour)
- Face the camera straight on, both ears roughly visible
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
- A recent photo, taken within the last 6 months
- Shadows on your face or the wall behind you
- Glare or tint on glasses
- Hair across the eyes, hats or caps
- Filters, beauty smoothing, or a cropped group photo
Get the head size right
For Portugal, your face should fill 70–80% of the photo — the maker does this automatically, but here's what it should look like.
Correct head size
Too small / far away
Too close / cropped
Portugal visa photo specification
- Print size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Head height
- 32–36 mm (chin to crown)
- Head % of frame
- 70–80%
- Background
- #DCDCDC
- Digital size
- ~413×531px @300dpi
- File size
- varies by portal
- Min DPI
- 300
- Glasses
- not permitted (Portugal rejects glasses in ID photos)
- Expression
- neutral only (biometric)
Good to know
Portugal Schengen-visa photo: standard ICAO 35x45mm biometric photo, face 70-80%, plain light background. Portugal is notably strict on glasses — remove them even if prescription. The Portuguese Citizen Card uses a smaller 30x40mm photo — a different document from the visa.
Source needs reviewvistos.mne.gov.pt
Report outdated informationMeeting the Portugal upload file-size limit
If your portal needs a smaller file, compress the finished photo to an exact size. Your image stays in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a visa photo for Portugal?
A visa photo for Portugal is 35×45mm. EasyPhoto sets this size automatically.
What background colour does a visa photo for Portugal need?
Plain light grey or white, even lighting, no shadows. The tool applies the correct colour for you.
What is the head size in a visa photo for Portugal?
Your head should measure 32–36mm from chin to crown. We size it to that band and flag it if it's off.
Can I wear glasses or smile in a visa photo for Portugal?
Glasses: not permitted (Portugal rejects glasses in ID photos). Expression: neutral only (biometric).
What file size does the Portugal online visa upload need?
The online file-size limit varies by portal, so check the limit on your form, then compress to fit.
Is the Portugal visa photo maker free and private?
Yes. It's free, with no watermark, and processed entirely in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded.